1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 817 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 408 | Express |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 117 L |
